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• Thursday, October 29, 2026 - Early Release Day - 11:30 (Parent Teacher Conferences)

• Friday, October 30, 2026 - Early Release Day - 11:30 (Parent Teacher Conferences)

• Monday, November 2 - Monday, November 9 - Scholastic Book Fair

• Tuesday, November 3, 2026 - No School - Professional Development Day

• Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - No School in Observance of Veteran's Day

Kindergarten students in Ms. Zajac’s classroom worked on learning about the calendar, including the days of the week and months of the year. Each day, they review the current day of the week and expand their understanding of the calendar by identifying the month, counting the days, and discussing important dates and upcoming events. Through daily practice, students are building foundational skills in time, sequencing, and calendar awareness.

On Friday, October 30, students are welcome to wear school-appropriate costumes that are comfortable and allow them to move safely and participate in classroom activities. No masks or weapons, please. Students may bring goodie bags to share with classmates; we simply ask that they contain no food or candy and that there is one for everyone in the class. This is a half day, with dismissal at 11:30 a.m. We look forward to a fun morning together!

School pictures are now available!

To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.

To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:

Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.

Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.

Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance

Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.

Dear Center School Families,

The safety and well-being of our students and staff are always a top priority. As part of our district’s ongoing commitment to school safety, we will be introducing ALICE information and training to our students in a way that is appropriate for their age and developmental level.

Over the next couple of weeks, students will participate in conversations to initially help them learn how to respond if an unfamiliar person enters the school and creates a safety concern. These lessons will take place gradually, rather than all at once, to help students feel comfortable and confident as they learn.

You may be wondering, “What is ALICE?” ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Escape. These are different strategies that help students and staff respond to a dangerous situation. The strategies are not necessarily used in a specific order; the appropriate response depends on the situation. Our staff have practiced these strategies and will guide students in understanding how to stay safe, follow adult directions, and know when they may need to evacuate or find a safe place to go.

For our kindergarten students, we will introduce these concepts gently and in an age-appropriate way, including reading "I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared" by Julia Cook. Our goal is to help children build safety awareness without creating unnecessary fear or worry.

We will also hold grade-level gatherings to review important safety information and reinforce these skills throughout the year. We recognize that conversations about safety can bring up questions for children, and we will approach these discussions with care, reassurance, and sensitivity.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Working together, we can help ensure that our students feel safe, supported, and prepared at school.

• Please check your child's Golden Ticket!

• Each student, or “Jr. Scholar,” has been assigned their own individually numbered Golden Ticket. Tickets will be sent home with students within the next week.

• ⭐ How It Works

• 🎟️ Keep your child’s ticket in a safe place!

• 📣 Check SMORE:
  Mr. West will share the winning numbers in the weekly SMORE newsletter.

Please click here for 2026-2027 Bus Routes Center School

School Bus schedules are also posted on the District website under Families and Students - Transportation. Posted times are estimates, and routes are subject to change. Please have your child at their designated bus stop 5-10 minutes before the posted time. As school gets underway, please periodically check your child's bus route for any changes that may have occurred. Please note:

Students in 3rd grade and below need to have an adult caregiver present to be released from the bus. Thank you, and we look forward to a great school year!

QUESTIONS?

Amaral Bus Company

Cheryl Sweeney, Dispatch Manager
Phone: (508) 324-0551
Press 1 (for Amaral Bus Co)
Then press 2 (for Tri-Town District)

Email: mailto:amaralbustritown@gmail.com.

Thanks,

Mattapoisett PTA

www.mattapoisettpta.org

🍎 Snack Sales Begin Monday, September 14!

A friendly reminder to all families, especially our 1st grade families, that snack sales will begin this Monday!

Snacks will be available for $1–$1.50 each. Please send your child with money if they would like to purchase a snack.

Thank you for your support!

Although one lunch and one breakfast each day are free this year, if you believe your family meets the federal income guidelines, we encourage you to complete the meal application online at https://orrschoolmeals.com/ These forms need to be completed every year. The online forms can be found by using this link: https://orrschoolmeals.com/

• Breakfast is served each day from 8:15 - 8:30 AM.

• Additional milk can be purchased for a fee.

• Milk costs .75 cents (Please note that students will need to pay for milk if they bring their lunch.)

Click here for Breakfast & Lunch Menus

The Old Rochester Regional High School Early Childhood Education Program is excited to host our Fall Family Fun Day & Craft Market on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at ORRHS in Mattapoisett!

This is a family-friendly community event planned and supported by our Early Childhood Education program. Families can enjoy a large craft and vendor market, children's fall activities, and plenty of opportunities to spend the day together. This year, we are also excited to have a Scholastic Book Fair, giving families an opportunity to shop for books and encourage a love of reading!

Proceeds from Fall Family Fun Day support our ORRHS Early Childhood Education students, helping provide hands-on learning experiences, educational opportunities, field experiences, and activities that prepare our students to become future early childhood educators.

Our students have a unique opportunity to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it through experiences like this—planning developmentally appropriate activities, interacting with children and families, building professional skills, and connecting with the larger early childhood community.

The ORR, Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester School Districts have combined to establish a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (S.E.P.A.C.). This Council provides annual training on parent and guardian rights and identifies topics of interest related to current student population. New members are encouraged to join at any time! For information, contact the Director of Student Services and/or a Town S.E.P.A.C. Officer.

ORRconnect is available in the Apple and Android store. This mobile app allows families to receive targeted, real-time updates right at their fingertips regarding school happenings along with app alerts. Families can filter content, calendars and settings unique to one building or all.. If you have questions, please email weareor@oldrochester.org.

Search ORRconnect in the app store or use the links from your mobile device.

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Center School

Charles West - Principal

Email: charleswest@oldrochester.org
Website: https://cs.oldrochester.org/
Location: 17 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
Phone: 508-758-2521

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